The Official Playoffs Thread

Nebula1 · Post #2981 » by **Nebula1** » Sat May 30, 2009 11:50 pm

So who are you all rooting for tonight?

I'm rooting for Dwight and the Magic. Kobe gets homecourt advantage and both teams get rest. I do think Orlando is a better team.

Sigra · Post #2982 » by **Sigra** » Sat May 30, 2009 11:57 pm

I put a lot of money on Cavs tonight. That's how much I hate them. If Cavs win I get money. If Cavs lose I lost money but I am happy man

Nebula1 · Post #2983 » by **Nebula1** » Sat May 30, 2009 11:58 pm

Sigra wrote:I put a lot of money on Cavs tonight. That's how much I hate them. If Cavs win I get money. If Cavs lose I lost money but I am happy man

Congrats on the wedding buddy. However, I don't want you to lose money, but I want Orlando to close out tonight.

Nebula1 · Post #2984 » by **Nebula1** » Sun May 31, 2009 12:10 am

Before it gets lost, props to Nene for playing with a broken arm. If you watch the 4th quarter you can tell it's broken and he played with it. Big props for that. Also, I thought it was apparent Melo was hurt as well.

Wise1 · Post #2985 » by **Wise1** » Sun May 31, 2009 12:42 am

Two early fouls on VeryJoe is huge for Orlando.

europa · Post #2986 » by **europa** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:03 am

Howard's off to a sensational start.

Mo and Z are killing the Cavs again.

Wise1 · Post #2987 » by **Wise1** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:06 am

Ben Wallace is looking solid defensively in the post.

Wise1 · Post #2988 » by **Wise1** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:07 am

The Magic gave up on that last possession. Bron should have been boxed out.

Stopshere2 · Post #2989 » by **Stopshere2** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:10 am

fabulous effort by LBJ getting after his missed 3 and making the putback. The guy is going to die rather than lose this game. Won't help, though

steger_3434 · Post #2990 » by **steger_3434** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:12 am

Maybe it's just the shaved head, but this Gortat (sp) reminds me of Matt Geiger.

Wise1 · Post #2991 » by **Wise1** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:32 am

I love Lewis' demeanor. He hits big shots and takes everything in stride. Cool customer.

europa · Post #2992 » by **europa** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:33 am

Magic are rolling. Anthony Johnson giving them nice minutes. Hard to believe since he's apparently not worthy of respect according to one member of the Cavs.

jokeboy86 · Post #2993 » by **jokeboy86** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:37 am

I wonder if the Cavs lose will Lebron have a Kobe moment demanding they get him some help. On the other hand they did have the best record in the NBA. Does he just hope his teammates get better? Quite a dilemma for Lebron.

europa · Post #2994 » by **europa** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:42 am

I've ripped on the refs plenty but I have to give Javie and his crew major props so far for not giving LeBron any star calls. He's trying very hard to get foul calls but the refs aren't bailing him out. This is the way the game should be officiated. Well done.

rilamann · Post #2995 » by **rilamann** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:45 am

Yea Europa the officiating has been outstanding so far,maybe the best officiated half of basketball so far in these playoffs.

Sigra · Post #2996 » by **Sigra** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:45 am

europa wrote:I've ripped on the refs plenty but I have to give Javie and his crew major props so far for not giving LeBron any star calls. He's trying very hard to get foul calls but the refs aren't bailing him out. This is the way the game should be officiated. Well done.

Agreed. With good refs Orlando is this much better indeed

europa · Post #2997 » by **europa** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:46 am

rilamann wrote:Yea Europa the officiating has been outstanding so far,maybe the best officiated half of basketball so far in these playoffs.

I was thinking the same thing. This is the best officiating I've seen in this series and maybe in all of them. It's great to see all 10 players on the court being treated the same. It's a refreshing change.

aboveAverage · Post #2998 » by **aboveAverage** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:48 am

It's kind of hard to believe this is the same Cavs team that won 66 games. The Magic look crazy good. I think they win it all.

Nebula1 · Post #2999 » by **Nebula1** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:48 am

Agreed on the officiating of this game. T at the end of the half for Brown. What an overrated coach.

Post #3000 » by **paulpressey25** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:49 am

jokeboy86 wrote:I wonder if the Cavs lose will Lebron have a Kobe moment demanding they get him some help. .

Let's hope so. Might mean more action this summer in the trade market and maybe the Bucks can ride along. I think RJ might be a nice addition for them. Too bad they can't use Wally's expiring anymore. Although JJ Hickson probably would bring back Pau Gasol in trade if they decide to move him.